A 2025 Stanford study gave 4,829 Americans AI-generated arguments supporting six different policies and found that participants became modestly more supportive after reading them, with AI messages appearing as persuasive as human-written arguments and often perceived as more logical and informedNew research shows large language models can influence political attitudes. AI-generated messages proved as persuasive as those written by ...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Japanese researchers in 2009 placed five men individually inside a dark room and captured a faint glow from their bodies, 1,000 times too weak for human eyes to see; but strangely, the invisible light wasn't constant: it grew stronger through the day and peaked around 4 p.m.Japanese researchers discovered the human body emits ultraweak light. This faint glow is invisible to the naked human eye. The emission int...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Quote of the day by Mencius: “The feeling of compassion is the beginning of benevolence; the feeling of shame and dislike is...” — Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote on compassion, kindness, morality, humility, and empathy by the influential Chinese philosopher known for shaping ConfucianQuote of the day by Mencius offers a simple way to look at human character and everyday choices. His idea connects compassion, kindness, hu...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
- Stories of humanity
Humanity's intelligence and language fostered civilization through shared stories and collective identities. AI now transforms language fro...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Desmond Tutu: “I hope that all of us can get persuaded that... The more foolish human you are, the more likely that I will be... ” — Timeless life lesson from an inspiring quote on human dignity, compassion, empathy and interdependence, by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning South African archbishop known for his moral courage and fight against apartheidQuote of the day by Desmond Tutu outlines the concept of human interdependence, arguing that individual dignity and moral character cannot ...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Bishnu S. Atal: The Indian-born scientist whose breakthrough helped make mobile phone calls possibleBishnu S. Atal, an accomplished engineer from India, made remarkable contributions to the fields of digital telephony and cellular technolo...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
A 1.5-pound squirrel monkey named Goliath was launched into space in 1961; 35 seconds later, his Atlas E rocket was destroyedIn an unfortunate chapter of space exploration, a squirrel monkey named Goliath found himself amidst America's fierce space race. His ill-f...
30 Aug, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
In a 2026 study, scientists scanned the brains of 12 awake dogs as they viewed human faces showing happiness, anger, fear and sadness, and found specialized neural activity for smiles while dogs could distinguish fear from anger and sadnessNew findings suggest that dogs have developed specialized brain regions for identifying human emotions. Their brain activities reveal notic...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
In 1951, Soviet space dog Bobik escaped before launch; scientists found a stray near the canteen, named her ZIB, and sent her 100 km up before a safe returnA stray dog known as ZIB unexpectedly filled in for a canine that went missing just before a Soviet rocket launch. With no training at all,...
29 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
A 2024 Harvard-led study collected 281 German cockroaches from 17 countries across 6 continents and analyzed their DNA; researchers found the pest evolved from an Asian cockroach about 2,100 years ago before hitching rides with humans around the worldAccording to new genetic findings, the German cockroach's roots trace back to Asia nearly 2,000 years ago. It seems that the cockroach adap...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
In 1960, two dogs orbited Earth on Sputnik 5. A year later, one of their puppies reached the White House as a surprise gift for US first lady Jacqueline KennedyTwo Soviet dogs, Belka and Strelka, orbited Earth and returned safely. Strelka later had puppies, and one was gifted to the Kennedys. This ...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Thursday Motivation Quote by Mark Twain: 'If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're...'Samuel Clemens, popularly recognized as Mark Twain, stands as a pillar of American literary heritage. His unique style intertwined humor wi...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Quote of the Day by French novelist Alexandre Dumas: ‘Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is…’Alexandre Dumas' quote highlights life's unpredictable nature. We face storms, and our response defines us. Resilience is key to navigating...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant sequel is back in the works, with Michael Fassbender’s David at the centerRidley Scott has officially stated that a new installment in the Alien prequel saga is underway. Set to follow the narrative of android Dav...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Know Jonny's child, one of the homo genus which roamed the earth more than 1.4 million years ago and was linked to some of humanity’s earliest 'Stone Tools'Homo habilis, known as the 'handy man', lived millions of years ago in Africa. Fossils found with early stone tools initially linked this s...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Psychology says people who invent stories about strangers may naturally engage in social imaginationInventing stories about strangers does not necessarily mean someone is nosy, judgmental or disconnected from reality. It may simply reflect...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Pluto OTT release date and platform details: When and where to watch Neeraj Madhav, Althaf Salim's Malayalam sci-fi comedyMalayalam sci-fi comedy Pluto will debut digitally next week. The film, released theatrically on July 30, 2026, received mixed responses. I...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.22 AM IST